JUST TALKIN’

Bits and pieces while pondering who to pull for in the NCAA Football Championship game…that does not include a SEC school.Shreveport and Bossier Parish got a rolling photo opportunity that is hard to miss. The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visited the area five days last week.

APHN membership luncheon approaching

Join the members of the Association for the Preservation Historic Natchitoches (APHN) and share in the excitement at the annual membership luncheon Saturday, Feb. 21, at Mariner’s Restaurant on Sibley Lake.Luncheon Reservations are $35 per person.RSVP by Feb. 11, to secure your spot.

Parish Council calls meeting

The Natchitoches Parish Council will have a special called meeting Friday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m. in Board Room 211 of the Natchitoches Parish Court House.

Powhatan feels earthquake Sunday

According to The United States Geological Survey (USGS), a week earthquake struck Natchitoches Parish near Powhaton Sunday, Jan. 11, around 9:38 a.m.The 2.7 tremor originated at a depth of 3.1 miles.

Shooting leaves victim in critical condition

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night on Theophile Alley.On Jan. 11, around 8:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Theophile Alley in reference to an individual being shot in the area.

US Marshals arrest stabbing suspect

Lloyd Paillet, 52, of Shreveport, the suspect wanted for the stabbing of two individuals that took place Jan. 1, in the 200 block of Airport Road has been apprehended in Rapides Parish by the United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force.

Deputies use additional man power, drones, K-9 and helicopter from DeSoto Sheriff to locate suspect

A brief manhunt Jan. 4 with assistance from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff ’s Office K-9 tracking team and air support, led to the arrest of a Natchitoches man who fled into the woods following a domestic disturbance Saturday night, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Saturday, Jan.

NPD investigating fatal shootings on Fairgrounds Road in Dec., Dorothy Street in Jan.

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead.On Dec. 27, around 11 p.m., NPD officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Fairgrounds Road. in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival they located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

NPD apprehends 3rd suspect in kidnapping, robbery case

The Natchitoches Police Department was notified that Damontriaze Turner was apprehended in Texas after being wanted for over a month.Turner is charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping, two counts of armed robbery and aggravated second degree battery.

NPSO case agents investigating reports of someone shooting at vehicles in Fairview-Alpha

Detectives with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office are actively investigating reports of possible projectiles damaging vehicles traveling along U.S. Highway 71 in the Fairview Alpha community.On Friday evening, Dec. 26, at 8:50 p.m.